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Trail Report – : Oconto County, Wisconsin – January 21, 2019

Reporter:Oconto County Tourism

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3-7

Date of Report: January 21, 2019

Area Report:

Snowmobile Trail Reports:

Red Arrow Snowmobile Trails (Townsend) – It’s -12 degrees in beautiful downtown Townsend this morning. The groomers were out last night and reports are that they groomed out great once again, but need snow! The trails east of Hwy 32 are in GOOD TO VERY GOOD CONDITION. The Nicolet State Trail ( The Grade ) is very icy in spots so be careful! I would say that it is in GOOD TO VERY CONDITION. The trails west of town toward Hwy 64& T are in GOOD TO VERY GOOD CONDITION on the level trails. In the hills it is still FAIR TO POOR. We still need more snow there for covering the rocks. The trails are starting to show wear with 2-6  inches of new snow in the forecast for Tuesday, maybe things will change for the better as long as there is material to work with, we will continue to groom. Pray for snow!!

Paul Bunyan (Lakewood) – Paul Bunyan Trails were groomed last night and they turned out great. There were some areas that were a little tore up but we have such a great base we were able to put them back in shape for the balance of the weekend. Trail Boss Bob Prasser rides the trails daily checking them. We will continue grooming to bring the best trails in the area to ride on. Hopefully the forecasted snow for Monday into Tuesday will give us 4 plus inches as predicted. Ride safe and watch for groomers at night.

Chute Pond Snowmobile Trails (Mountain) – Chute Pond trails are open. Trails are panned and in early season condition, meaning to watch for dips and ruts that will need more snow to fill in. There may also be some icy areas. Riding is not advised on the NST south of Hwy 32 to Suring and also the route through Suring to Golf Course Rd due to low snow cover. The pipeline trail may not be groomed until the low spots freeze up more- use extra caution if you ride in that area. Watch for groomers on the trail anytime of day or night, and always yield the right of way to them. Enjoy your ride!

Bagley and Brazeau Joyriders Snowmobile Trails –  We panned the trails that are open today. Sections of the BB Joyriders trails are open. The trails have improved a little so we groomed and panned the trails that are open. Trails south of Hwy Z are closed and east of Parkway Rd, up to Hwy 64 are closed. Intersections 408, 425 are closed to the south. This means Kelly Lake and Lee Lake areas are closed.  Trails are closed to Suring and Klondike. There is about 1″ of snow on the lakes including White Potato Lake now. Trails that are open surround White Potato Lake and to the north.  Trails do have some icy areas.  Early season riding conditions,  the trails are fair at this time.  Remember, there is very little snow on the lakes.  The snow is very hard on the top surface of the trails, if the weather changes, they may improve. We will need snow before we will be opening the rest of the trail system.  Be very careful riding the trails that are open.

Trail Report – : Oconto County, Wisconsin – January 21, 2019

Reporter:Oconto County Tourism

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3-7

Date of Report: January 21, 2019

Area Report:

Snowmobile Trail Reports:

Red Arrow Snowmobile Trails (Townsend) – It’s -12 degrees in beautiful downtown Townsend this morning. The groomers were out last night and reports are that they groomed out great once again, but need snow! The trails east of Hwy 32 are in GOOD TO VERY GOOD CONDITION. The Nicolet State Trail ( The Grade ) is very icy in spots so be careful! I would say that it is in GOOD TO VERY CONDITION. The trails west of town toward Hwy 64& T are in GOOD TO VERY GOOD CONDITION on the level trails. In the hills it is still FAIR TO POOR. We still need more snow there for covering the rocks. The trails are starting to show wear with 2-6  inches of new snow in the forecast for Tuesday, maybe things will change for the better as long as there is material to work with, we will continue to groom. Pray for snow!!

Paul Bunyan (Lakewood) – Paul Bunyan Trails were groomed last night and they turned out great. There were some areas that were a little tore up but we have such a great base we were able to put them back in shape for the balance of the weekend. Trail Boss Bob Prasser rides the trails daily checking them. We will continue grooming to bring the best trails in the area to ride on. Hopefully the forecasted snow for Monday into Tuesday will give us 4 plus inches as predicted. Ride safe and watch for groomers at night.

Chute Pond Snowmobile Trails (Mountain) – Chute Pond trails are open. Trails are panned and in early season condition, meaning to watch for dips and ruts that will need more snow to fill in. There may also be some icy areas. Riding is not advised on the NST south of Hwy 32 to Suring and also the route through Suring to Golf Course Rd due to low snow cover. The pipeline trail may not be groomed until the low spots freeze up more- use extra caution if you ride in that area. Watch for groomers on the trail anytime of day or night, and always yield the right of way to them. Enjoy your ride!

Bagley and Brazeau Joyriders Snowmobile Trails –  We panned the trails that are open today. Sections of the BB Joyriders trails are open. The trails have improved a little so we groomed and panned the trails that are open. Trails south of Hwy Z are closed and east of Parkway Rd, up to Hwy 64 are closed. Intersections 408, 425 are closed to the south. This means Kelly Lake and Lee Lake areas are closed.  Trails are closed to Suring and Klondike. There is about 1″ of snow on the lakes including White Potato Lake now. Trails that are open surround White Potato Lake and to the north.  Trails do have some icy areas.  Early season riding conditions,  the trails are fair at this time.  Remember, there is very little snow on the lakes.  The snow is very hard on the top surface of the trails, if the weather changes, they may improve. We will need snow before we will be opening the rest of the trail system.  Be very careful riding the trails that are open.

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 21, 2019

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4-6

Date of Report: January 21, 2019

Area Report:

Snowmobile Trail Conditions

1/21/2019

Trails in the Kennan and Catawba  have been panned or packed and in very poor shape and  un-rideable west of intersection 100 to the Rusk county. Trail 94 will remain closed till we get snow.

Sno Gypsies 1/17/19

We Groomed 80 89 90 and 91 today we will be grooming 80 south to Boyer road and Toscobia trail tonight trails and fair to good condition all swamps are frozen and groomed enjoy Thank You from the Gypsies Drive responsibly ,enjoy

Eisenstein Bushwackers 1/17/19

Jan 17th 2019 all Bushwacker trails where groomed today 80 from Boyer Road to White Rock RD 101 from Fifield to 105 /103/104/105/110 and 111 from 105 to Park Falls 101 from Fifield is ok in need of snow but groomed our trails mostly are ready for good riding not a lot of snow but good enjoy slow down and enjoy the scenery Thank you from the Bush wackers

Prentice Bush Benders Trail Report 01/17/2019

The trails are in fair condition in the wooded areas and poor condition with minimal snow coverage in the open areas and around the village of Prentice. They are still in early season riding condition with some rough spots. We are currently grooming/panning the trails once per week until we get more snow and can start normal grooming operations. The trails to the South and East of Prentice have the most snow cover and all creeks and swamps remain frozen at this time. There is logging on trail 181 East of Prentice and on trail 116 around County Road K. With the base we have down trail conditions will improve quickly if we get more snow. Ride safe and have fun.

The Sno Drovers 1/15/19

The Sno Drovers’ trails in the Pike Lake area continue to be in fair to good condition.   While the weekend traffic was hard on the thin snow cover, but they are grooming up well.  There are rocks in areas that have made their way to the top of the snow, especially on 101 west from the lakes by the iron bridge and on 111 just north of Fish Trap Road.  There are occasional bare spots, but not too many nor too bad.  If we get just a few inches of snow, the trails should be great since they are nice and flat now. 

Logging continues on Trail 120 south of the big swamp and Fould’s Creek Rd and on Trail 108 between Trail 101 and highway 70.  Take these slowly and expect icy conditions and logging equipment.  

News and Reports:

Cold temperatures this week will help build any swamps up that had still been open.Additional snow expected today and tomorrow

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 21, 2019

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4-6

Date of Report: January 21, 2019

Area Report:

Snowmobile Trail Conditions

1/21/2019

Trails in the Kennan and Catawba  have been panned or packed and in very poor shape and  un-rideable west of intersection 100 to the Rusk county. Trail 94 will remain closed till we get snow.

Sno Gypsies 1/17/19

We Groomed 80 89 90 and 91 today we will be grooming 80 south to Boyer road and Toscobia trail tonight trails and fair to good condition all swamps are frozen and groomed enjoy Thank You from the Gypsies Drive responsibly ,enjoy

Eisenstein Bushwackers 1/17/19

Jan 17th 2019 all Bushwacker trails where groomed today 80 from Boyer Road to White Rock RD 101 from Fifield to 105 /103/104/105/110 and 111 from 105 to Park Falls 101 from Fifield is ok in need of snow but groomed our trails mostly are ready for good riding not a lot of snow but good enjoy slow down and enjoy the scenery Thank you from the Bush wackers

Prentice Bush Benders Trail Report 01/17/2019

The trails are in fair condition in the wooded areas and poor condition with minimal snow coverage in the open areas and around the village of Prentice. They are still in early season riding condition with some rough spots. We are currently grooming/panning the trails once per week until we get more snow and can start normal grooming operations. The trails to the South and East of Prentice have the most snow cover and all creeks and swamps remain frozen at this time. There is logging on trail 181 East of Prentice and on trail 116 around County Road K. With the base we have down trail conditions will improve quickly if we get more snow. Ride safe and have fun.

The Sno Drovers 1/15/19

The Sno Drovers’ trails in the Pike Lake area continue to be in fair to good condition.   While the weekend traffic was hard on the thin snow cover, but they are grooming up well.  There are rocks in areas that have made their way to the top of the snow, especially on 101 west from the lakes by the iron bridge and on 111 just north of Fish Trap Road.  There are occasional bare spots, but not too many nor too bad.  If we get just a few inches of snow, the trails should be great since they are nice and flat now. 

Logging continues on Trail 120 south of the big swamp and Fould’s Creek Rd and on Trail 108 between Trail 101 and highway 70.  Take these slowly and expect icy conditions and logging equipment.  

News and Reports:

Cold temperatures this week will help build any swamps up that had still been open.Additional snow expected today and tomorrow

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – January 21, 2019

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Good

Date of Report: January 21, 2019

Area Report:

 

Woke up to snow today on the North end – about 3” overnight!   South end of Lake Gogebic also received a couple inches which will help out in thin areas.      Forecast for this week looks to be cold with 5-8” forecasted for Tuesday and more snow forecasted for Friday/Saturday.    

 

Groomers are out and putting trails back in shape after a very busy weekend.

 

Trail Conditions:

 

  • Trail 13:  Good to very good.
  • Trail 1 to Presque is in good condition and recently groomed.    
  • Trail 1 N/Corridor 8:   groomed and in very good condition.
  • Trail 102 in good to very good condition.
  • Trail 8 East has been groomed; gets thin toward Ewen.
  • 8 West recently grooms and in good  shape.  

 

There has been a lot of traffic on the trails and on the lake, and our mid-week traffic has also picked up.    Be careful and watch out for icy corners.   DNR is reported to be out check for sound and alcohol violations.    Use good judgement – don’t drink and ride – and obey all trail guidelines.      

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – January 21, 2019

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Good

Date of Report: January 21, 2019

Area Report:

 

Woke up to snow today on the North end – about 3” overnight!   South end of Lake Gogebic also received a couple inches which will help out in thin areas.      Forecast for this week looks to be cold with 5-8” forecasted for Tuesday and more snow forecasted for Friday/Saturday.    

 

Groomers are out and putting trails back in shape after a very busy weekend.

 

Trail Conditions:

 

  • Trail 13:  Good to very good.
  • Trail 1 to Presque is in good condition and recently groomed.    
  • Trail 1 N/Corridor 8:   groomed and in very good condition.
  • Trail 102 in good to very good condition.
  • Trail 8 East has been groomed; gets thin toward Ewen.
  • 8 West recently grooms and in good  shape.  

 

There has been a lot of traffic on the trails and on the lake, and our mid-week traffic has also picked up.    Be careful and watch out for icy corners.   DNR is reported to be out check for sound and alcohol violations.    Use good judgement – don’t drink and ride – and obey all trail guidelines.      

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 21, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1″ to 4″

Date of Report: January 21, 2019

Area Report:

Some Washburn County Snowmobile trails remain open at this time.  Trail #8 both east to Sawyer County and west to Burnett County is open.  And, the Wild Rivers Trail (Trail #35) from Minong (Jct. of Trail #8 and #35) north to Douglas County is open.  All other Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are closed at this time.  Trail conditions are considered fair to poor, with a 1 to 4 inch ice and snow base.

Trail conditions do vary.  Riders may encounter ice, rough trails, and some standing water conditions.  Some trail segments may be ungroomed.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 21, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1″ to 4″

Date of Report: January 21, 2019

Area Report:

Some Washburn County Snowmobile trails remain open at this time.  Trail #8 both east to Sawyer County and west to Burnett County is open.  And, the Wild Rivers Trail (Trail #35) from Minong (Jct. of Trail #8 and #35) north to Douglas County is open.  All other Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are closed at this time.  Trail conditions are considered fair to poor, with a 1 to 4 inch ice and snow base.

Trail conditions do vary.  Riders may encounter ice, rough trails, and some standing water conditions.  Some trail segments may be ungroomed.

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – January 21, 2019

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-16″

Date of Report: January 21, 2019

Area Report:

Western U P Snowmobile Report
January 21, 2019
Snowmobile report

Our temps for the next few days will be in the teens with lows in the single digits. They are calling for snow on Tuesday. 1-3 inches. Overall trails are in good condition.

The Gogebic Trail Authority report groomers will be out all day today. Remember if you see the groomers please pull to the side so the groomers can do their job.

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay Crossing is very good. Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield was last groomed 1/21/19. Trails get icy between grooming so please slow down. PLEASE REMEBER TO CROSS US HWY 2 IN THE CORRECT LANE OF TRAVEL, DO NOT BLOCK HWY TURN LANES! Wakefield to Marenisco is good. There is logging 3 miles east of Wakefield use caution. Logging trucks have the right away so please give them the right of way.

Trail 8 from Bingos to Tula Crossing is good to very good it was last groomed 1/21/19. Bingo’s is closed and has no gas….

Trail 160 is good to very good; last groomed 1/20/19 the first 10 miles still have some spots where we need more snow to bury some rocks. The next 13 miles is good to very good. The final 2 miles near Lake Superior/Saxon Harbor/WI Trail 13 is thin. This trail has several scenic vistas with amazing views.

Trail 11S was lasted from on 1/21/19 and is in good condition.. It is groomed all the way to the WI line. This 17 mile long trail has 2 stop signs and is a wilderness tour. The southern 3 miles get thinner, but remains in good condition.

Trail 11 N is closed indefinitely.

The Gogebic Area Groomers reporting trails are good this report is from the 14th.

Corridor trail (1&8) North of Bergland was groomed overnight as was Trail 1 North and Trail 8 West all reported as good with the exception of a water hole about 2 miles out of Merriweather.

Trail 8 East – very good until close to Ewen where there’s less snow and small rocks showing.

Trail 102 also groomed during the night – reported to be very good.

Trail 13N was groomed yesterday – good to very good.

Trail 13S from Root Cellar to trail 2 – good to very good.

Trail 1 N from Bergland and the North Shore of Lake Gogebic reported to be in very good condition.

Trail 1 South to Presque) recently groomed. Good condition, however, gets thin South of Marenisco. Groomed from Marenisco North to West Shore Resort where the trail ends for now.

Watersmeet White Thunder Riders reports trails were last groomed on the 20th. Trails are in good condition with a few thin spots, lots of traffic.

Trail 2 west of Watersmeet – Good condition

Trail 2 east of Watersmeet- Good condition, few thin areas

Trail 13 south to Cisco Chain- Good condition

Trail 3 south to Land O’Lakes- good/fair condition. There is lots of traffic on this trail and it’s very hard to keep smooth, use caution on bridges.

Trail 3 north to Paulding/Bond Falls/Bruce Crossing- Good condition with some thin icy corners.

PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS. RUNNING ON UNMARKED TRAILS CAN RESULT IN LOSING EASMENT OF THE TRAILS AND ALSO A POSSIBLE TICKET FOR YOU.

Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 21, 2019

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4 to 5 inches in most areas

Date of Report: January 21, 2019

Area Report:

What a GREAT weekend.  We got a lot a positive feedback from the riders over the past few days.The trail remains in good to very good condition.  We rode the entire trail system this weekend and had some great riding.  The exception is that plowed field on the south end of the River Trail.  We do need some snow, but these groomer guys are doing a fantastic job with the little bit we do have.

Weather calls for snow Tuesday…how about I update you Wednesday or Thursday after the storm is over.  This could potentially put us in Excellent Condition???

News and Reports:

All Season Long:  The Bunny Hunt – Find those bunnies in the trees or along the trail.  Valuable coupons and prizes are inside!  For more information, ask any of our business sponsors…

Saturday, January 26 – High Falls Radar Run.  Register 8:30.  Race 9-4.  @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail

Saturday, February 9 – High Falls Radar Run and Fish-O-Rama.  Register 8:30.  Race 9-4.  @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail

Saturday, February 16 – Crooked Lake Fish-O-Rama – @ Fire House in Crooked Lake

Saturday, February 23 – High Falls Radar Run.  Register 8:30.  Race 9-4.  @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail

Saturday, March 2 – Twin Bridge ATV/UTV Ice Race.  @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail.  Sponsored by Twin Bridge Ski Team

(I am sure there are more events linked with both the snowmobile club and our business sponsors.  Please forward the information to me…Thank you)